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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 530.18 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 530.18 and 148.12 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 530.18 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/530.18 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 530.18 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 78,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,529.31/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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